Catalyst Project: Biological Experiences Strengthen Talent through Interdisciplinary (BEST IN) Forensic and Investigative Genomics

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科课程（HBCU-UP）支持开发，实施和研究基于证据的创新模式和方法，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以追求STEM研究生课程和/或职业。通过这个催化剂项目，Prairie View AM University将启动一个全面和协同的法医基因组学计划，通过让学生参与创新的跨学科教育活动，扩大对STEM劳动力的认识和接触。该计划将通过增加少数民族的代表性和法医科学劳动力的进步来影响社会。拟议的活动将促进法医科学领域以及多个学科的知识和理解，包括PVAMU和周围教育社区的STEM和非STEM。通过提高学生的科学接触，他们将毕业于一个更全面的培训，可以提高在STEM劳动力的竞争力。这个奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并已被认为是值得通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估的支持。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue STEM graduate programs and/or careers. Through this catalyst project, Prairie View A&M University will initiate a comprehensive and synergetic forensic genomics program which will broaden awareness and access to the STEM workforce by engaging students in innovative interdisciplinary educational activities. The program will impact society by increasing minority representation and advancement in the forensic science workforce.The proposed activities will advance knowledge and understanding within the field of Forensic Science as well as across multiple disciplines, both STEM and non-STEM at PVAMU and the surrounding educational communities. By enhancing the scientific exposure of students, they will graduate with a more well-rounded training that can improve competitiveness in the STEM workforce.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.